Addroom Buyers Guide

An Addroom is a cost effective alternative to a conservatory and offers more than just additional space. It creates a flexible home extension that enhances how you live, relax, and spend time at home, and how you connect with your garden.

Combining the light-filled feel of a conservatory with the comfort of a modern garden room extension, the Addroom is designed to give you a space that moulds to your needs and lifestyle all year round.

28mm Double-Glazed Windows and Doors

All Addrooms include 28mm double glazed windows and doors as standard. This helps improve thermal efficiency while keeping your new space comfortable throughout the seasons.

The glazing also allows natural light to fill the room, giving you the bright feel of a conservatory while maintaining the insulation of a more modern extension.

Highly Insulated Structure

Unlike many traditional conservatories that require additional upgrades, the Addroom conservatory alternative comes fully insulated as standard. The walls, roof, and floor are designed to retain heat more effectively, helping to create a space that can be used comfortably throughout the year.

Fire Resistant Walls

Safety is just as important as style. The Addroom features fire-resistant wall construction, in addition to its full insulation, helping to provide additional peace of mind as part of your home extension.

Secure Multi-Point Locking System

Your Addroom is built with security in mind. The Addroom’s windows and doors include an industry-leading multi-point locking system, with 12-point locking protection to help keep your home and belongings secure.

Easy Build Panel System

The Addroom is designed with a simple panel system that makes installation straightforward for confident DIY builders. Each component is designed to fit together efficiently, helping reduce installation time while maintaining structural strength.

Composite Exterior

The composite exterior finish is designed to withstand the British elements assortment while requiring minimal upkeep. This means you can spend more time enjoying your garden room extension and less time maintaining it.

Pressure-Treated Floor Bearers Included As Standard

All Addrooms include pressure-treated floor bearers, backed by a 10-year guarantee. These bearers help protect against rot, mould, and insect infestation while providing strong structural support for your extension.

Features and Benefits

Addroom vs. Traditional Conservatory

When considering a home extension, many homeowners naturally compare an Addroom with a traditional conservatory. While both create additional space and bring more natural light into the home, there are some key differences in comfort, construction, and year-round usability.

An Addroom conservatory alternative is designed to combine the bright, open feel of a conservatory with the insulation and structure of a modern garden room extension.

Here’s how they compare:

While conservatories are often seen as seasonal spaces, an Addroom is designed to feel more like a natural extension of your home.

It provides the brightness and garden connection that many people love about conservatories, while offering the comfort and practicality of a modern home extension – the best of both worlds.

With insulated walls, roof, and floor, plus double-glazed windows and doors, Addrooms offer a more comfortable environment for daily use. Whether you’re working from home, relaxing with family, or enjoying the garden view, the space beautifully supports your home and everyday living.

Buying Considerations

Before choosing your Addroom conservatory alternative, it’s worth taking a moment to think through a few practical details. A little planning upfront will help ensure your garden room extension fits beautifully with your home, garden, and lifestyle.

Consider the Size of Your Outdoor Space

Start by looking at the space you have available and how you’d like your Addroom home extension to sit within it.

Measure the width and depth of the area where you plan to install your new structure, and think about how it will connect with your home. The aim is to create an extension that feels natural, not something that overwhelms the garden or disappears into it.

Plan Ahead

A few practical decisions early on can make the process much smoother.

Think about:

• What base will your Addroom sit on?
• Will you build it yourself or hire installers?
• How will the structure integrate with your home?

None of these decisions needs to be complicated, but planning ahead will save time and ensure everything runs smoothly on your delivery and installation day.

Choose Your Style

One of the most exciting parts of the process is choosing the design that suits your home!

With multiple wall configurations and layout options available – check out our full range here – you can create a space that feels fully integrated with your property while reflecting your personal taste.

Whether you prefer the light-filled look of glazed walls or a more structured feel with dwarf walls, your Addroom can be tailored to complement both your home, your preference, and garden.

Choosing the Right Base

Your Addroom needs a stable, level base to ensure it performs well for years to come. It is important that the Addroom has a strong foundation to be built upon.

Every Addroom includes pressure-treated floor bearers as standard, which help protect the structure against rot, mould, and insect infestation. The timber bearers come with a 10-year guarantee protecting you and highlighting out confidence in the durability of the product.

Depending on your garden and installation preference, there are a few base options to consider:

• Pressure-Treated Floor Bearers (Included) – These sit directly beneath the structure and provide essential support while protecting the timber.
• Concrete Base – A solid concrete base is a popular option for customers wanting a highly durable and long-lasting foundation. The bearers are placed on top of the concrete to support the structure.
• Rapid Grid Base System – Rapid grids are another cost-effective option. These grids are laid on treated ground to create a level, supportive base that is quick to install and ideal for many garden surfaces.

Choosing the right base will depend on your garden conditions, ground level, and installation plans.

Will You Hire Installers?

While many customers enjoy building their Addroom themselves, others prefer to hire professional installers to help bring their new space to life.

We don’t offer an installation service directly, but many experienced installers across the UK can assist with the build if you’d prefer a helping hand.

If DIY isn’t your idea of a relaxing weekend, it’s worth researching local installers who have experience with garden buildings or home extensions. A quick search online or through local directories will point you in the right direction.

Planning Permission

Planning permission is often a concern when adding a structure to your home, but the good news is that many Addroom configurations are designed to help simplify this process.

Our structures are designed to fall within common UK permitted development guidelines, including:

• A maximum height under 2.5 metres
• A total floor area less than 30m²

Because planning regulations vary between local councils and boroughs, we always recommended that customers check with their local planning authority before installation to confirm requirements for their specific property.

A quick check now can save surprises later and help ensure your new space is fully compliant.

Check your local authority here: Find your local council – GOV.UK

Get Inspired!

What Will You Use Your Addroom For?

Whether you are looking to enhance your living environment or entertain guests, the design of the Addroom serves as an effective and versatile home extension for multiple uses. The expansion of the home living area complements set routines and enhances daily lifestyle rhythms.